BLOCK PAVING DRIVEWAYS IN CANNOCK
A lot of homes around Cannock, Hednesford and Heath Hayes were built on estates where the developer laid a basic driveway that was only ever meant to do the job for a few years. Block paving is one of the most common upgrades we price for.
We take out what is there, check the ground underneath, and build a proper sub-base before laying the blocks. You get a free site visit and a fixed written price, and we are about nine miles away in Wolverhampton.
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UPGRADING NEW-BUILD DRIVEWAYS IN CANNOCK
New-build drives are often laid thin, straight onto ground that was churned up during the build. That is why so many start to dip where the car sits. We dig down to firm ground and put in the depth of base a car actually needs.
Widening is another common job. Many estate houses were built with a single-width drive, and adding a second space alongside, with a matching border, makes a big difference to day-to-day parking.
BLOCK PAVING FOR CANNOCK ESTATE HOMES
On the estates around Heath Hayes, Hednesford and Great Wyrley, the driveway is often the first thing to go. The original surface dips where the car sits, weeds come through the joints and the edging starts to lift. Replacing it with block paving on a proper base fixes the cause rather than the symptoms, and it is the one change that makes the front of an estate house look finished.
Many estate drives are tandem, one car behind the other beside the house. If there is room in the front garden, widening to two cars side by side saves a lot of shuffling every morning. We check the width, the position of the front door and any manholes or meter boxes before we suggest it, and we will tell you if it will not fit comfortably.
If your house is fairly new, it is worth checking the deeds for any covenants about the front garden, and the drainage plan if you have one. Some estates have rules on surfaces or boundaries, and shared drains are common. We are happy to look through what you have on the visit.
HOW WE LAY BLOCK PAVING DRIVEWAYS IN CANNOCK
- Dig out the old surface and any soft ground underneath.
- Build and compact a proper MOT type 1 sub-base.
- Set the edge restraints in concrete.
- Lay, cut and compact the blocks, then brush in kiln dried sand.
DROPPED KERBS AND PLANNING IN CANNOCK
If your kerb is not already dropped, you need permission from Staffordshire County Council before you can drive across the pavement in Cannock. It is worth applying early, because approval is not instant. We measure up with the kerb in mind so the driveway lines up with it.
Paving more than five square metres of a front garden needs planning permission from Cannock Chase District Council, unless the rainwater drains into a border, a soakaway or a permeable surface on your own property. We plan the drainage on the site visit so your driveway meets the rule.
Many of the estates around Cannock, Hednesford and Heath Hayes have narrow roads and tight parking, so we plan deliveries and the skip around your neighbours' cars before the job starts.
WHERE WE WORK AROUND CANNOCK
We cover all of Cannock, including Hednesford, Heath Hayes, Chadsmoor, Norton Canes, Bridgtown, Huntington and Great Wyrley. Cannock is about nine miles north east of Wolverhampton, so we are never far away. If you are not sure whether we cover your street, call us and we will tell you straight away.
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